r/VintageOmega

I don’t know enough about these old Omega’s, hopefully you guys can advise. It seems to be missing a bezel, and the crown doesn’t look original to me. Are original parts for this going to be difficult to find? I have invested $400 in the watch already, it’s running but badly in need of a thorough clean and oil. Can anyone recommend a source for a reasonable bezel? Thanks in advance for any info

This Omega Genève (ref. 132.019, cal. 611) originally belonged to my grandfather.

It was given to him by General Ludvík Svoboda, then President of Czechoslovakia, sometime during his presidency.

The watch was eventually passed down to me, together with its original Omega case and warranty documents.

More than 50 years later, I still think the design looks incredibly timeless. But for me, these are much more than just vintage watches. They’re actually what started my appreciation for Omega in the first place — and one of the reasons I eventually bought a Speedmaster of my own.

I don’t know the exact year they were presented to my grandfather, so if any Omega experts here can tell me more about the reference or help narrow down the production date, I’d love to learn more about them.

So noticed folks got excited about brushing the central link on new generation planet ocean. Decide to try it myself. A wile ago got my hands on estate package deal with few well worn bracelets. Among them this 20mm CTS rubber with deployment. But more importantly, pretty scratched, especially those shiny central links , look like 2018 38 MM AT. So just took it to local watchmaker to Brush all surfaces uniformly and polish sides. I cant believe it fit my original 36mm quartz AT!
So, which one look better : original one with sliding clasp, or new one with the butterfly and brushed for GADA standard..

Bought this on Ebay Canada from a Japanese seller for a decent price. It worked out to be about $1100 CAD with shipping. Its my first vintage watch and amazed how timeless this piece is ❤️

I just started a new role in London near covent garden and, was very excited (the nerdy bit) to see I am very close to an Omega showroom. I kind of wanted to walk around and enjoy the experience but,

1. Is that ok to do? I just want to take a look today, not actually buy anything. And

2. I wore my vintage blue geneve today. Is that TOO nerdy to wear nonchalantly?

Haha. I am probably overthinking this heh.

Observe my frankenwatch. This was my one and only ever eBay watch. I bought it sometime on or about '07. I think it was in the 300-400 dollar range then. It's an unholy monster but still interesting to me, plus I've been sorta stuck with it as I'm not the counterfeit passing type. Google tells me the caseback (and I suspect case/crystal as well) is from a Accutron movement Omega. The movement inside is a combination of parts from 1020 and 1022 movements I believe. And the dial/hands?? No idea if they're real or not.

I would be very interested to learn anything else from expert eyes.

Hello,

This is my father's Seamaster, as you can see it was daily wear for decades. Is there anything of interest I should know? Could anyone provide the ref number?

I have never been searching for it on chrono24 off and on for years but have never seen this exact combination of numerals/markers, dial and hands so it's a bit mysterious to me.

I plan on spending the money to send it back to Omega, sentimental value is high.

(Still runs and keeps good time, power reserve is <10hrs nowadays)

I found it in a family members home and no one seems to know where it’s from. I’m pretty sure it’s a women’s watch since it’s so small. Should I take it to an AD to authenticate? Any ideas on its worth? I’m scared to open it.

AI says it’s from late 1920s- early 1930s but doesn’t know much past that. “Esse Quam Videri” on the back next to some initials. I probably should have it serviced but it seems to work great. Is it surprising a 100 year old watch still works or is that a red flag? Thanks in advance yall 🫡🙏🙌

I couldn’t be happier!

This is what I currently know about the watch
Omega Constellation Electronic
Chronometer f300Hz, calibre 1250, movement no. 34,793,216, approximately 1972.

I’m very aware that the back is not original and that the battery is Japanese because I bought the watch from Japan. I’m trying to find the exact reference number yet. I’m struggling very much. ChatGPT is no help. when I purchased it, It did come with no reference number and apparently usually it’s on the case back but of course Mines unoriginal so there’s no help there. anyone can help that would be really nice Nice thank you very much!

(These photos are from the seller that I bought watch from. I’ve only used them because they were more professional and clearer than ones I can take)

I commented on a post of one of these and a seller called “Whor3ologist” based out of Pakistan commented. He seems to be a vintage watch seller (around 3k tops on his stuff), I was wondering if anyone had any experience with him before I pull the trigger. I know there aren’t really not authentic versions of these, but I was concerned about a Frankenstein. I asked about some sort of COA, he said that omega stopped doing COAs in 2023 which was right, I know it’s probably fine, but wanted to make sure.

I'm considering this ref. 165.027. It's freshly serviced, with a 1-year guarantee. 100% original, never polished. Movement looks nice and it's running perfectly. But...it's more than USD 3500.

I know it is somewhat difficult to find a "no date" 120 like this that is 100% original and guaranteed.

It's a sharp watch in great condition, but that's a lot of dough. Thoughts?

Hi all

I’m looking at a vintage piece but I cannot find any details at all online about it.

Seller doesn’t have any reference number.

Hopefully someone can confirm it is a genuine vintage piece

Thanks in advance !

Date is wrong cause I never bother to change it. Also need to find a proper band but this will do for now.

I bought this with box/international cards in excellent condition. Checking the serial- it’s a 1998. Has original bracelet with no stretch since it was barely worn and no scratches on the clasp. I paid $3100 with tax included. Did I get a good deal or a great deal? FYI- I took this leather strap off and put on the steel one.

Some help to verifying this watch

Constellation CD 168.004 that I fixed, there supposed to be a crown tube here?

Reddit won’t let me post in r/watchrepair for some reason